Jan. 2, 1945 – Feb. 19, 2017
Ronald Carlos Price was born in Glendale on Jan. 2, 1945 and passed away from heart failure on Feb. 19.
Ron went to Clark Jr. High then graduated from Glendale High School in 1962. He studied architecture at Glendale Community College and worked for the La Crescenta Post Office. He “fell in love at first sight” with Phyllis Hackney when they were just 19. They were married one year later.
He was a fun loving, always jovial and fun to be around. Almost five years after marriage their daughter, Ronda, was born. Ron advanced to postal supervisor just before their second daughter, Kellie was born. After he bought his ’68 yellow Corvette their family was complete!
Ron loved racquetball, baseball, golf, poker, snow and water skiing, camping and fishing. After 38 years at the Post Office he enjoyed visiting tropical destinations.
Ronald is survived by Ronda and Darren DeSantis; Kellie and Chad DeVries; four grandchildren; Phyllis; his sister Sandi; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A celebration of his life will be held at Kellie’s home on Sunday, March 19 from noon to 5 p.m.. Please call (818) 395-9608 for more information.